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by PikPok CEO and Co-Founder, Mario Wynands Gamescom was my fifth overseas conference for the year, behind DICE, GDC SF, Reboot Blue, and Gamescom LATAM, which has given me a great opportunity to track the change in industry sentiment on a fairly granular basis. “Vibes” isn’t exactly a science based metric, but when actual people […]

NZ Game Developers Association is now proudly participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Program. This means that those with a hidden disability can wear a Sunflower Lanyard or wristband to make their disability visible to those around them while at the NZ Game Developers Conference. Our event volunteers will help you with any support […]



Discounted tickets to the NZ Game Developers Conference is just one of the many benefits of being an NZGDA Member and with Conference fast approaching, you need to know how to access those discounts. First, let’s take a quick look at some of the reasons why you should attend NZGDC: Learn from Industry Experts Immerse […]

Boost for game development sector as first round GDSR recipients named NZ On Air has announced the recipients of the inaugural round of the Game Development Sector Rebate (GDSR) – established to boost ongoing development and growth of the game development sector, and keep game studios and industry talent in Aotearoa New Zealand. Thirty-two studios […]

A stripped-backed, short update with the essentials while a new format is in development. Click here to read more …….

Kia ora everyone, As we say goodbye to March and head into the Easter break, the games community is abuzz with the recently concluded GDC and the abundance of exciting activities on the horizon. Continue reading …..

Final Applications for Year One of the GDSR open soon, a new role on offer and details on the next GDSR Webinar.   Final Applications for Year One The Final Applications for Year One will open on 1 April 2024. If your business has successfully registered and provided your Statement of Readiness to NZ On […]

Submissions to speak at NZGDC 2024 are now open! All speakers and panel organisers receive a full complimentary NZGDC 2024 pass. The conference will be held at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wellington New Zealand from 17 – 19 October and the Conference programme is expected to be confirmed by the end of May. […]

Kia ora everyone, Wow – it’s March and it feels like 2024 is already flying by very fast!  We have a lot going on this month, so here are the bullet points: Continue reading ………..

Kia ora everyone, Welcome to 2024!  We hope you had a relaxing break and are feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the new year.   We’ve been busy working on some updates to our website to improve your experience.  Read more from the Executive Director, Joy Keene, here ….

If you haven’t already, make sure you sign up for the NZ On Air Game Development Sector Rebate (GDSR) updates.   Kia ora and Happy New Year! This is my very first note to the wonderful Aotearoa New Zealand games community as the Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa | Programme Director for the NZ Game Development Sector Rebate […]

blog by Carl Leducq, Chair, NZGDA   Happy new year everyone! Here are 5 NZ-made games releasing this year that I’m incredibly excited about playing, and you should be too!   Rose and Locket by Whistling Wizard (Roger Heal & Ryan Forrester). I had the pleasure of interviewing this duo several years ago when they […]